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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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